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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
September 29, 2015
9:30 A.M.

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

Open Forum

County Judge's Office:

51505

Proclamation Declaring September 2015 as National Preparedness Month in Hidalgo County.

District Attorney's Office:

51339

DA-Victim Assistance Program:
Approval to accept the Victim Assistance Program/Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant, from the Office of the Governor's Office, in the amount of $264,476.04, effective 09/01/2015 thru 09/30/2017.

51390

DA-Grand Jury (1100):
Approval of 2015 DA's Office-Grand Jury budget/appropriation for fund 1100 Grand Jury in the amount of $4,000.00.

Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:

51544

Resolution in support of Proposition 1; a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $25,000 on the November 3, 2015 ballot.

51446

Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Agreement between Hidalgo County and (PAG McAllen T1, LLC DBA Scion of Pharr, Toyota of Pharr - P123289 and PAG McAllen H1, LLC DBA Hyundai of Pharr – P123292). Dealers desire to act as agents of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license stickers and license plates. Each dealership agrees to comply with the requirements of the WebDealer system of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and will furnish and maintain any necessary equipment.

51447

Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Agreement between Hidalgo County and (Ed Payne Motors LLP – P4916, Weslaco Motors LP – P22254, Ed Payne Motors LLP DBA Payne Fiat of the Rio Grande Valley – P119124, Weslaco Ford LLP – P21629). Dealers desire to act as agents of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license stickers and license plates. Each dealership agrees to comply with the requirements of the WebDealer system of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and will furnish and maintain any necessary equipment.

51479

1. Approval and authorization to set up a collection site at the Elsa Tax Substation.
2. Approval and authorization for a change fund of $4,500.00 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902.

Sheriff's Office:

51524

Sheriff's Office-FBI (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the total amount of $17,548.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FY2016 FBI overtime agreement.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $17,548.00.

51305

Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval of FY2016 Overtime program agreement (Investigation Number SW-TXS-1006) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $15,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF agreement.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00.

10.

Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:

51463

Resolution for the nomination of candidate(s) for the 2016-2017 Appraisal District Board of Directors (nomination deadline is October 15, 2015)

51472

Requesting permission for the D.A's Office-Victims Unit to use the courthouse open forum area for Domestic Violence Awareness Event on October 13, 2015 from 8am to 1pm

51545

Approval to accept settlement check from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $8,544.90 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1)

51475

Requesting approval of payment of attorney vouchers (not submitted within 3 months of disposition as per Local Rules of Administration adopted under TLGC 74.093) from attorney Robert Fernandez in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:

Invoice Date	Disposition Date	Court #	Totaling
Various (7 invoices)	Various	County Court #1	$2,200.00
Various (3 invoices)	Various	County Court #5	$ 900.00
8/25/15	11/6/14	County Court #6	$ 300.00
Various (9 invoices)	Various	County Court #7	$2,900.00
8/31/15	10/22/14	County Court #8	$ 300.00
8/31/15	4/2/15	92nd District Court	$ 500.00
Various (4 invoices)	Various	332nd District Court	$1,600.00
		GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL 26 INVOICES	$8,700.00

51486

1. Requesting approval of payment of attorney vouchers (not submitted within 3 months of disposition as per Local Rules of Administration adopted under TLGC 74.093) from attorney Traci Evans in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:

Invoice Date	Disposition Date	Court #	Totaling
Various (8 invoices)	Various	County Court #1	$ 2,300.00
Various (4 invoices)	Various	County Court #2	$ 1,195.00
Various (3 invoices)	Various	County Court #4	$ 800.00
Various (3 invoices)	Various	County Court #5	$ 645.00
Various (6 invoices)	Various	County Court #6	$ 1,335.00
Various (12 invoices)	Various	County Court #7	$ 3,152.50
Various (6 invoices)	Various	County Court #8	$ 2,565.00
Various (2 invoices)	Various	332nd District Court	$11,062.23
		GRAND TOTAL FOR 44 INVOICES	$23,054.73

2. Requesting approval of payment of attorney voucher (not submitted within four-year limitations period) from attorney Traci Evans in connection with legal representation of indigent defendant with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:

Invoice date	Disposition date	Court # / Case #	Amount
7/2/2015	10/11/2011	332nd D.C. / CR-804-11-F	$ 1,400.00
		TOTAL	$ 1,400.00

51559

Requesting approval of invoice for legal fees, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:

Vendor	Invoice Date/#	Amount	Cause#
Palacios, Garza & Thompson	8/5/15 / 2415	$8,640.96	L. Rodriguez-Serna v. County

51560

Requesting approval of invoice for legal fees, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:

Vendor	Invoice Date/#	Amount	Cause#
Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP	8/7/15 / 1038936	$2,523.62	J. L. Perez v. County
Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP	7/13/15 / 1038239	$5,485.96	E. Andrade v. County

11.

Human Resources:

51419

Urban County Program - CDBG (1288):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 10/05/15:

Action	Dept./Program	Slot #	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Budgeted Salary	Total Adjustment
Delete	250-001	0016	Accountant II	$43,574.00	$0.00	($43,574.00)
Delete	250-001	0018	Administrative Assistant III	$35,064.00	$0.00	($35,064.00)
Delete	250-001	0020	Clerk III	$26,924.00	$0.00	($26,924.00)

2. Approval to redistribute cost allocations as follows, effect next full pay period of 10/05/15:

Action	Dept/Program	Slot #	Position Title	Current Cost Allocation Distribution (%)	Proposed Cost Allocation Distribution (%)
Redistribution	250-001	0004	Deputy Director	76.39%	100%
Redistribution	250-002	0008	Deputy Director	23.61%	0%

3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

51490

Public Defender (1100)/Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions to change the funding source from the Public Defender's - Juvenile Section (1282) budget to the Public Defender's General Fund budget as follows, effective 10/01/15:

Action	Dept/Program	Slot #	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Salary Budget
Delete	085-004	G001	Public Defender III	$60,655.00	$0.00
Delete	085-004	G002	Public Defender II	$52,002.00	$0.00
Delete	085-004	G003	Social Worker	$41,280.00	$0.00
Delete	085-004	G004	Administrative Assistant I	$24,087.00	$0.00
Create	085-003	0019	Public Defender III	$0.00	$60,655.00
Create	085-003	0020	Public Defender II	$0.00	$52,002.00
Create	085-003	0021	Social Worker	$0.00	$41,280.00
Create	085-003	0022	Administrative Assistant I	$0.00	$24,087.00

3. Approval to transfer Employee No. 142328 to (085-003) Slot No. 0019.
4. Approval to transfer Employee No. 209279 to (085-003) Slot No. 0022.
5. Approval to revise the Salary Schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
6. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.

12.

Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez

51493

Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization Act; Sec. 121.006, requesting approval of the Sliding Fee Schedule effective September 29, 2015.

51480

Requesting approval to accept, from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the correct version of the Data Use Agreement and General Provisions to be incorporated into the following DSHS grant contracts:
2016-003779-00 IDCU/SUR
2016-003832-00 IDCU/SUREB
2016-000022-00 IMM/LOCALS
2016-001052-00 RLSS/LPHS
2016-001417-00 TB/PC-STATE
2016-003876-00 HPCDP/TXHC

51243

Pursuant to Chapter 465 Local Drug and Alcohol Education Programs, Sec. 465.003, presentation on the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission's activities.

51393

1. Discussion of the population health and primary care medical education programs being developed by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UT-RGV) and approval & action on the Graduate Medical Education Program Letter of Agreement for the Preventive Medicine Residency between UT-RGV and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department.

2. Requesting authorization for County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign as the authorized official for the County of Hidalgo the UT-RGV Program Letter of Agreement for the Preventive Medicine Residency Program in collaboration with Hidalgo County Health & Human Services.

Health Care Funding District:

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures

Indigent Health Care Program:

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures

51205

A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to drawn down funds for Demonstration Year 4 (FFY 2015) Advanced UC Payment from the Local Provider Participation fund in the amount up to $14,736,644.69

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues from the Local Provider Participation fund in the amount up to $14,736,644.69

C. Approval of Appropriation of funds for Demonstration Year 4 (FFY 2015) IGT draw down to fund UC in the amount up to $14,736,644.69 as per instructions from Texas Health and Human Services Commission Rate Analysis.

13.

Adult Probation - Arnold K. Patrick:

51268

DWI Court Grant (1289) / DA's (1100):
1. Approval to accept the DWI Court grant award from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $166,527.00 for the grant period of 9/01/2015 through 8/31/2016.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the DWI Court grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $166,527.00.
4. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee:

Employee#	Dept/ Program	Slot#	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
127531	Criminal DA (080-002)	0026	Asst District Atty IV	$9,814.00	$9,730.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.

Veterans Court Grant (1289):
1. Approval to accept the Veteran's Court grant award from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $92,841.97 for the grant period of 9/01/2015 through 8/31/2016.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Veterans Court grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $92,841.97.

Prostitution Court Grant (1289):
1. Approval to accept the Prostitution Court grant award from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $150,000.00 for the grant period of 9/01/2015 through 8/31/2016.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Prostitution Court grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $150,000.00.

ReEntry Court Grant (1289) / Public Defender / DA's (1100):
1. Approval to accept the ReEntry Court grant award from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $150,000.00 for the grant period of 9/01/2015 through 8/31/2016.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the ReEntry Court grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $150,000.00.
4. Approval to authorize the decrease/addition of supplemental pay for the following employees:

Employee#	Dept/ Program	Slot#	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
120227	Public Defender (085-003)	0003	Chief Public Defender	$9,844.00	$9,820.00
077917	Criminal DA (080-002)	0013	Asst District Atty IV	0	$9,800.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.

Misd DWI Court Grant (1289) / Public Defender/ DA's (1100):
1. Ratification of application for a Misd DWI Court program grant from the Office of the Governor.
2. Approval to accept the Misd DWI Court grant award from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $150,000.00 for the grant period of 9/01/2015 through 8/31/2016.
3. Approval of Resolution to designate the authorized official for the grant.
4. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Misd DWI Court grant.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $150,000.00.
6. Approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employees:

Employee#	Dept/ Program	Slot#	Position Title	Proposed Allowance Amount
155179	Public Defender (085-003)	0004	1st Asst Public Defender	$9,850.00
208043	Criminal DA (080-002)	0098	Asst District Atty III	$9,750.00

7. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.

14.

IT Department - Renan Ramirez

51324

IT Countywide:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Invoice Date	Invoice	Vendor	Amount
11/07/2014	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$9,225.95
12/07/2014	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$401.89
01/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$551.53
02/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$557.94
03/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$1,158.79
04/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$939.46
05/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$768.16
06/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$768.16
07/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$3,915.36
08/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$323.41
09/07/2015	8260 18 006 0271564	Time Warner Cable	$323.41

15.

Urban County - Diana Serna:

51547

Urban County Program on behalf of the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 is requesting authority to issue purchase order to Celso Gonzalez Jr, for ADA Plan review for the Brewster Park Improvements project in the amount of $1,235.00, utilizing FY 26 (2013) Parks Recreational Facility Improvements funds– (Brewster Park Project).

51394

The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Progreso is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with Fulcrum Consulting Services in the amount of $54,600.00 utilizing CDBG FY 25 & 26 (2012 & 2013) Street Improvements funds.

51391

1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Professional Engineering Services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Professional Engineering Service firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by City of Granjeno, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program for Granjeno Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements.

Engineering Firm	Grade	Ranked
Hinojosa Engineering, Inc.	93.66%
L&G Engineering	91%
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.	86%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of_________________________ for the provision of engineering services for the City of Granjeno Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project.

51518

1. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a) 7, an item that can be obtained from only one source.
2. Approval of a “Sole Source Declaration” for Blackbaud Inc. for Financial Edge software. Blackbaud is the sole owner of any and all intellectual property related to the software program listed above and is the sole provider for related training and consulting services.
3. Approval for Urban County Program to migrate our existing accounting software Fundware (Blackbaud) to the Financial Edge software which is a web-based solution developed, sold and supported by Blackbaud. The Financial Edge utilizes the current market standard and readily supported technologies, and Fundware software will no longer be upgraded.
4. Acceptance and approval to enter into a 3 year contract with Blackbaud Inc. that includes the total data conversion cost, including training and implementation of $17,495.00 and annual subscription fee for each year of $3,992.20.

16.

Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:

51454

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates

51451

1. Discussion and approval of Early Voting Sites (dates & times) for the Constitutional Amendment Election, November 3, 2015.
2. Discussion and approval of Election Day Sites (dates & times) for the Constitutional Amendment Election, November 3, 2015.

17.

Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:

51503

Resolution in Honor of Aurora M. Trigo for 38 years of service to the families of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program.

51408

Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District

51407

Discussion/Approval to Rescind MOU Approved by Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council on August 19, 2015, Agenda Item #VI.B.3, and by Commissioners' Court on September 1, 2015, Agenda Item, A1-50872, "Discussion/Approval to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District

51385

Appointment of One (1) Community Rep by Each Member of the Commissioners’ Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning in October - Pending Appointment Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Pct. 4

18.

WIC - Norma Longoria:

51355

WIC ADM GRANT (1292):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2016 WIC Admin Grant award in the amount of $10,300,000.00, commencing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
2. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2016 commencing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $10,300,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 WIC Admin Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $10,300,000.00 for the FY 2016 WIC Admin Grant.
5. Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action	Dept/ Program	Slot #	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Budgeted Salary	Total Adjustment
Delete	350-001	0005	Executive Assistant II	$48,149.00	$0.00	($48,149.00)
Delete	350-001	0086	Maintenance III	$28,840.00	$0.00	($28,840.00)
Delete	350-001	0221	Nutritionist I	$41,280.00	$0.00	($41,280.00)

6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

WIC BF Grant (1292):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2016 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant in the amount of $821,302.00 pending receipt of contract documents.
2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2016 commencing October 1,2015 -September 30, 2016.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $821,302.00 for the FY 2016 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant.
5. Approval to create one (1) Full-Time position as follows:

Dept/Program	Slot #	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Budgeted Salary	Total Adjustment
350-002	0034	Peer Counselor I	$0.00	$21,008.00	$21,008.00

6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

WIC Registered Dietician Grant (1292):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2016 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award in the amount of $60,000.00 commencing
October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
2 Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Registered Dietician Program for the FY 2016 commencing
October 1, 2015 - September 30,2016.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 WIC Registered Dietician Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the FY 2016 WIC Registered Dietician Grant.
5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

WIC Lactation Services 1292):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2016 WIC Lactation Services Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, commencing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2016 commencing
October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 WIC Lactation Services Grant .
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 for the FY 2016 WIC Lactation Services Grant.
5. Approval to create one (1) Full-time position as follows:

Dept/Program	Slot #	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Budgeted Salary	Total Adjustment
350-013	0001	International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)	$0.00	$46,000.00	$46,000.00

6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

WIC Lactation Service Center Grant (1292):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2016 WIC Lactation Service Center Grant in the amount of $289,000.00,
commencing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Lactation Service Center for the FY 2016 commencing
October 1, 2015-September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2016 WIC Lactation Service Center Grant.
4. Approval appropriation of funds in the amount of $289,000.00 for the FY 2016 WIC Lactation Service Center.
5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

WIC Peer Dad Grant (1292):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2016 WIC Peer Dad Grant in the amount of $30,000.00, commencing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Peer Dad Grant for the FY2016 commencing October 1, 2015 -September 30, 2016 pending receipt of contract documents.
3 Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $30,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 WIC Peer Dad Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $30,000.00 for the FY 2016 WIC Peer Dad Grant.
5. Approval to create one (1) part-time position as follows:

Dept/ Program	Slot #	Position Title	Proposed Hourly Rate	Proposed # of Working Hours	Proposed Budgeted Salary
350-019	0001	Peer Dad	$18.53	1,040	$19,275.00

6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

19.

Planning Department - T.J. Arredondo:

51406

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Charlie’s Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1(Carlos Gonzalez) (FM 1015 & FM 1422)
b. Tristan Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Ruben Tristan) (Valley View Road & Business Expressway 83)
c. L & D Rodriguez Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Lorenzo & Diana Rodriguez) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Sol Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Luis Garcia) (Mile 4 North Road & Mile 2 East Road)
b. Amended Plat for Lot 1 & Lot 2 Ortiz & Resendez Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Miriam Gonzalez)
(Curve Road & Cesar Chavez Road)

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. D. Flores Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Desiderio Flores) (FM 491 [Baseline Road] & Mile 14 North Road)
b. Rancho B2Z Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Reza Badiozzamani) (Mile 6 North Road & Bentsen Road)

4. Final Approval
a. Guerra Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rene Guerra) (Mile 14 ½ Road & FM 88)

20.

Precinct #1 - Comm. Cuellar:

51576

Discussion and Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Hidalgo County. Interlocal will allow the District to reimburse the County for the Construction cost of Drainage Improvements within Heidelberg and Spanish Palms Subdivisions out of the Rural Drainage Development funds from Precinct #1, total cost is $390,416.70.

21.

Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:

51543

Proclamation declaring October 2015 as Manufacturing Month in Hidalgo County.

51510

CO2014 - Pct. 2 (1345)
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $845,180.09 to fund Pct 2 Eldora Road(Jackson-I Rd) project expenditures.

22.

Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:

51405

Approval of the Right of Way Acquisition Statement and Utility Adjustment Certification as it relates to TxDot Project SH 364 (SH 495 to FM 1924) project and for County Judge to sign required documentation.

51346

1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and City of Penitas, concerning certain improvements to Liberty Rd. from US83 to Mile 3.
2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement on the purposed project regarding certain road improvements to Liberty Road from US83 to Mile 3, a section which is in part within the city limits of Penitas and in part within County jurisdiction.

23.

Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:

51402

Requesting authority for title reports for the County owned portion at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 Project.

24.

Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:

51230

1. Public hearing on the 2016 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2016 Proposed Budget.
3. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2016, effective the first full pay period of 2016.
4. Approval of revised Law Enforcement Pay Plan Schedules.
5. Adoption of the 2016 Annual Budget at the Departmental Level.

51231

Consideration and approval of order setting the 2015 Hidalgo County Tax Rates:
1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (0.5225 cents per $100 valuation)
2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate (0.0675 cents per $100 valuation)
3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate (0.5900 cents per $100 valuation)

51532

Concurrence and approval of Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority/TxDOT Roadway Improvement project: CSJ:0220-01-023 US 281 (Military Road) And BSIF Connector.

51525

Approval of Governmental Entity Resolution and Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement No. 2721296 between Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation and Hidalgo County for the lease-purchase of two (2) CT660 Trucks for Pct. 4 Sanitation with authority for the County Judge to sign all related documents for financing purposes.

Budget Appropriations:

51433

Const Pct4 CCP59 (1231):
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Const Pct4 CCP59 in the amount of $8,000.00 to
fund court costs & investigations.

51507

A. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for proceeds from the sale of equipment to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1.
B. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds into Precinct 3 Road Maintenance in the amount of $185,285.16.
C. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds into SOA1339-Pct 3 Liberty/T. Gill in the amount of $6,637.86.

Interfund transfers:

51569

Various Pct 4 Projects (1200):
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to various Pct 4 programs (1200) in the amount of $383,000.00 to fund expenditures for the Tower Rd. and Canton Rd. Projects as well as operating expenditures under Rd. Maint.

51386

Pct. 4 Recovery Project (1100):
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct# 4 Curry Rd. program 160 (1200) to Doolittle Recovery Project program 162 (1100) in the amount of $26,150.24

25.

Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.

B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).

Hidalgo County

51266

A. Presentation by HC Health Insurance Consultant, Gary Looney [from Brown & Brown Lone Star Insurance Service d/b/a Alamo Insurance Group] with recommendation to HC Commissioners Court to exercise and approve the option to renew and extend the final year [as permitted under contract] with BCBS of Texas and Dearborn for life insurance for: "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment".

B. Approval of 2016 medical plan premiums.

51533

Discussion, consideration and action on committee member substitutions for the evaluation committee previously appointed by Commissioners' Court on August 18, 2015, A1-50137 in connection with the Project Titled: Section 125 Voluntary Insurance Products & Cobra Administration Services-Project No. 215-221-09-10-SMA.

Original Appointee:	Substitute:
Valde Guerra	Elaine Solis
Flora Vasquez	Dina Trevino

51307

Acceptance and approval of a rebate check from Office Depot [through awarded contract with The Cooperative Purchasing Network, aka, TCPN/ECOMM] 2014 Rebate in the amount of $ 1,347.50.

Pct. 2

51465

Requesting approval of the following items for 2GS LLC for the Pct. 2 Equipment and Maintenance Facility Parking Lot and Access Road Project, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Raul Sesin, PE for contract # C-15-085-03-31:
A. Application for Retainage release in the amount of $32,338.89
B. Acceptance of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of August 27, 2015
C. Acceptance of Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of August 27, 2015.

51469

a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering, for "Eldora Road (from FM 3662 (Jackson Road) to I Road) Project,"as approved for negotiations on CC 9/15/15;

b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $893,158.96) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering to provide the Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design and Design Survey for Phase I for, "Eldora road Project";

Constables

51430

Constable Pct. 2 and Constable Pct. 4
A. Requesting approval to purchase (1) one 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe each through the County's membership/participation with TASB BuyBoard Coop Program awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Chevrolet (Contract# 430-13; Exp. 11/30/16) for a combined total of $71,551.00 which includes delivery and a one-time, order processing charge; the delivery time for these vehicles is approximately (2) two weeks from receipt of a purchase order.

B. Requesting approval to purchase all lighting accessories [through the County's membership/participation with TASB BuyBoard Coop Program] from awarded vendor Fleet Safety (Contract# 432-13; Exp. 3/31/17).

IT Department:

51279

Requesting authority to continue 2nd of 3yr maintenance agreement term for the original purchase of hardware, software thru PO 713286 issued on 08/18/2014 thru SHI Government Solutions thru our membership/participation with DIR-SDD 2503 in the amount of $38,516.10 thru requisition 282859.

Health & Human Services Dept.

51435

Appointment and/or designation by Commissioners' Court of an evaluation committee to evaluate and score RFQ-2015-309-09-16-MEG " the Statements of Qualifications received for "Chief Phyisican/Health Authority for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department", as referenced in procurement packet.

WIC

51478

Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between TMC Head Start/ Early Head Start Program and Hidalgo County WIC Program for the purpose to provide services to low income Head Start families and children in the Starr County area.

Colonia Access Program Pct. 1

51437

Presentation for discussion, consideration, and action on a recommendation by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC to award to lowest bidder meeting all specifications: REIM Construction, Inc. in the amount of $111,364.25 for Bid No. CAP-15-223-07-01-YSS “Road & Drainage Construction for Lorenzana Subdivision”.

Sheriff's Office

51484

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the current agreement (C-13-133-07-09), with Chanin Engineering for the "Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs" to reflect an extension of time.

Adult Probation

51373

Acceptance and approval of modification to current Contract #C-13-314-09-11- under Page 2-Section II-Term 2.2, allowing Hidalgo County and the HC Community Supervision and Corrections Department, agreeing to renegotiate every two (2) years as this is a ten (10) year term, the rent and maintenance fees under Article III thus bringing the monthly lease fees from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00/per month with authority for County Judge to execute the form.

26.

Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:

Real Estate Acquisition

Pending and/or potential litigation

51431

Civil Action No. 7:14-CV-00438; David Carrizales and Rogelia Stabolito v. Guadalupe "Lupe" Trevino, Sheriff, et al

51494

Cause # CL-14-2283-G; Leonarda Rodriguez-Serna v. Hidalgo County

51421

Claim of Monica Alvarado

51423

Claim of Josefina Jaurequi

51425

Claim of Gerardo Valdez

51438

Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-52; Fabian Leal, Javier Lopez & Rene J. De Leon v. Bert Odgen Motors, Inc., Bert Odgen Chevrolet, Inc., Robert C. Vackar, Rene Guerra, Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

51539

CL-14-3467-A; Rafael Clemente & Nancy Vidal ind. and a/n/f(s) of Richard Clemente v Hidalgo County

27.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

B. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement

28.

Open Session:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

51432

Civil Action No. 7:14-CV-00438; David Carrizales and Rogelia Stabolito v. Guadalupe "Lupe" Trevino, Sheriff, et al

51495

Cause # CL-14-2283-G; Leonarda Rodriguez-Serna v. Hidalgo County

51422

Claim of Monica Alvarado

51424

Claim of Josefina Jaurequi